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Rafting the Batoka Gorge

1 Jun 2009 - 28 Feb 2010 (annual)

Batoka Gorge has been cut over thousands of years by the Victoria Falls. Considered one of the best stretches of commercially-run river in the world, the rapids can be run in large rubber…

A view of the mighty Victoria Falls. Credit Derek Lock Photo by Derek Lock
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Lwiindi Ceremony

Feb 2010 (annual)

At the Lwiinde Ceremony, the chief of the Toka-Leya leads his people down through the spray to the Victoria Falls gorge, where they offer sacrifices to their ancestors in thanks for the rain…

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Livingstone Festival

Aug 2010 (annual)

The annual Livingstone Festival showcases Zambian talent in all areas of the arts, as well as featuring acts from abroad.

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Kwanga Festival

Oct 2010 (annual)

Every year in October the Njumba tribe gather in Samfya near Zambia's Lake Bangweulu to celebrate the Kwanga Festival by feasting, drinking, and dancing.

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South Luangwa National Park

1 Jun - 31 Oct 2010 (annual)

Zambia led the way in introducing walking safaris and South Luangwa National Park is its showcase destination.

Picture courtesy Africa Insites
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Lochinvar National Park

1 May - 31 Oct 2010 (annual)

Lochinvar National Park is an idyllic, little-visited gem on the Kafue River that is famous for the abundant bird life which thrives in its floodwaters and lagoons.

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Bat Migration

25 Oct - 24 Dec 2010 (annual)

The fruit-bat migration to Kasanka is said to be the largest congregation of mammals in Africa, possibly even the world, beating the wildebeest migration about five times over. Watching the…

Two Fruit bats © B. van den Brink
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Rafting the Batoka Gorge

1 Jun 2010 - 28 Feb 2011 (annual)

Batoka Gorge has been cut over thousands of years by the Victoria Falls. Considered one of the best stretches of commercially-run river in the world, the rapids can be run in large rubber…

A view of the mighty Victoria Falls. Credit Derek Lock Photo by Derek Lock
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Lwiindi Ceremony

Feb 2011 (annual)

At the Lwiinde Ceremony, the chief of the Toka-Leya leads his people down through the spray to the Victoria Falls gorge, where they offer sacrifices to their ancestors in thanks for the rain…

Picture courtesy Africa Insites
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Mosi O Tunya National Park

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Mosi O Tunya National Park stretches for 12km upriver from the Victoria Falls. It protects the last rhinos in Zambia within its lush riverine forest. You are also likely to see antelope, zebra…

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Kafue National Park

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Kafue National Park is the size of Wales and provides a true African experience. The northern part is watered by several tributaries of the Kafue River and is largely woodland, with grassy…

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Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage

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The Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage is one of the most successful chimpanzee shelters in the world. The orphanage is a heart-warming success story where you can watch rescued chimps playing…

The chimps get playful at Chimfunshi. Courtesy of Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage
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Sioma Ngwezi National Park/Ngonye Falls

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The undiscovered wilderness of the Sioma Ngwezi National Park and the magnificent torrent of the Ngonye Falls are just a couple of the reasons to visit Zambia's remote south-western corner.

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Lavushi Manda National Park

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Lavushi Manda National Park gives you a rare chance to put on your walking boots in Zambia. In the eastern part of the park, the rocky Lavushi Hills (average height 1550m) are home to streams…

Lavushi Manda National Park. Courtesy of Kasanka Trust
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Lake Mweru

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Lake Mweru is seldom visited but breathtakingly beautiful and an ideal base for exploring the lesser-known areas of Zambia. Take the ferry to one of the lake's islands, Kilwa and Isokwe. Or…

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Canoeing the Zambezi

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Floating down the Zambezi in a canoe is the best way to see Africa's animals. The Lower Zambezi National Park covers an area where the sluggish river spreads over a wide valley and breaks up…

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Highlights

Rafting the Batoka Gorge

Victoria Falls, Livingstone

1 Jun 2009 - 28 Feb 2010 (annual)

Lwiindi Ceremony

Victoria Falls, Livingstone

Feb 2010 (annual)

Bat Migration

Kasanka National Park, Lake Bangweulu

25 Oct - 24 Dec 2010 (annual)